The idea that shaving cream leaves a residue is nothing more than opinion. There are ways to unambiguously scientifically demonstrate the presence of residue, none of which have ever been done. I have seen many claims made which hold that shaving cream harms tombstones - all of them nothing more than opinion. Brock Way Ron Cushman wrote: Soaps, shaving cream can leave a residue. The residue may combine with atmospheric polutants to form solvents. At very least, it provides a favourable site for biologic entities like lichens, or moss, to take hold and accelerate their destructive effects. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com